Savana 3500 V8-4.8L (2009)
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Clean the area around the rear axle fill plug.
3. Remove the rear axle fill plug.
4. Remove the rear axle cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axle) (See: Differential Cover/Service
and Repair/Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axle))Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (9.75,
10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles) (See: Differential Cover/Service and Repair/Rear Drive Axle).
5. Drain the lubricant into a suitable container.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the rear axle cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axle) (See: Differential Cover/Service and
Repair/Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axle))Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (9.75, 10.5
and 10.75 Inch Axles) (See: Differential Cover/Service and Repair/Rear Drive Axle).
2. Fill the rear axle with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities (See: Maintenance/Service Intervals) and
Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (See: Specifications/Fluid Type Specifications).